Esridin means “one held captive by the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Esridin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Esridin mean?
دىنغا ئەسىر بولغۇچىLiteral meaning
Esridin (ئەسرىدىن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “one held captive by the faith” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion
Esridin in Uyghur
What does Esridin mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئەسرىدىن, Esridin (ULY transliteration), Esirdin and ئەسىردىن. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one held captive by the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Esridin come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Esridin a Uyghur name?
Yes. Esridin is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Esridin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئەسرىدىنArabic script EsirdinLatin, variant ئەسىردىنArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “one held captive by the faith” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Esridin
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Esridin
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Esridin
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Esridin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- PizidinBoy“noble person of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- HilalidinBoy“crescent of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ZahidBoy“pious, devout”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- MuhiydinBoy“eternal successor of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- BesirdinBoy“sharp-sighted person of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- MukaddesGirl“holy, sacred”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- MoydinBoy“helper of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- SiddiqBoy“loyal, true, honest, faithful, sincere”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Esridin
What does the name Esridin mean?
Esridin means “one held captive by the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Esridin a girl's or a boy's name?
Esridin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Esridin come from?
Esridin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Esridin?
Esridin is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Esridin spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئەسرىدىن (Arabic script), Esirdin (Latin), ئەسىردىن (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Esridin have?
Esridin has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: دىنغا ئەسىر بولغۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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